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MAS pilots secure 25% pay rises
Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) pilots have secured sizeable pay rises in new contracts that run through August 2007 as the national carrier tries to keep its cockpit crew from joining other airlines.
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Boeing studies 787 double-stretch
Manufacturer seeks to win key orders from Emirates and Qantas with lengthened and higher-weight -9 variants
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Weight lifters
The cargo market for Boeing models is accelerating, with increased levels of business for both new-build and converted aircraft
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NewsBoeing studies 787 double-stretch
Boeing is studying new stretch and heavier-weight versions of the 787 in an effort to secure key strategic customers, as it evaluates ways to dramatically ramp up the twinjet’s planned production rate.
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US Airways free to expand 90-seat or under fleet
America West Airlines and US Airways could contract regional affiliates to fly additional Bombardier CRJ900s or other similarly sized regional jets with under 90 seats following the completion of their merger.
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China Eastern Wuhan inks deal for Harbin Embraer ERJ-145s
Chinese joint venture company Harbin Embraer has secured a deal with China Eastern Wuhan Airlines for five locally built ERJ-145s.
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Jade Cargo confirms order for six 747-400ERFs
China’s Jade Cargo International, which plans to launch operations next year, has confirmed an order for six Boeing 747-400 extended range freighters
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NewsNorthwest and Delta file for bankruptcy
Both Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines bowed to the seemingly inevitable and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.
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America West shareholders approve US Airways
Shareholders at America West Airlines yesterday overwhelmingly voted in favor of the carrier’s proposed merger with US Airways, paving the way for the two airlines to finalize the deal by the end of September.
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Qatar signs MoU to launch GEnx on A350
General Electric and Qatar Airways are expected to announce a memorandum of understanding within the next day confirming the selection of the GEnx engine for the 60 A350s covered in the recently signed letter of intent between the Middle East flag-carrier and Airbus.
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I’m on the plane!
In-flight mobile phone use is on the way. But after surmounting the plethora of legislative hurdles, will it succeed where satcom-based telephony failed?